Falmouth

[fal-muh th]

noun

a seaport in S Cornwall, in SW England.
a town in SE Massachusetts.

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Historical Examples of falmouth

He seemed uneasy, but admitted he could take the ship into Falmouth.
Ned Myers
James Fenimore Cooper
Butterfield was not even with Hooker, but at Falmouth at the telegraph.
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863
Adam Gurowski
The Count was with the army during its march from Falmouth to Frederick.
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863
Adam Gurowski
To the northward of the Helford River is the well-known port of Falmouth.
England, Picturesque and Descriptive
Joel Cook
Two hours' pumping in every four is no joke—but it kept her afloat as far as Falmouth.
Youth
Joseph Conrad

British Dictionary definitions for falmouth

Falmouth

noun

a port and resort in SW England, in S Cornwall. Pop: 21 635 (2001)

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